11 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Kalaoa: Hawaii Solar Panel Cleaning, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Golden Light Solar LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 11.
Most-reviewed: Sunrun Solar, 142 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #2.
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11 Kalaoa solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 11 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii Solar Panel Cleaning | 87 | 5.0★ (122) | Hawaiian Paradise Park, 33 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Sunrun Solar | 86 | 4.1★ (142) | Kailua-Kona, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | Golden Light Solar LLC | 78 | 4.8★ (4) | Hawaiian Paradise Park, 37 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Pacific energy solutions CT-35311 | 77 | 4.3★ (6) | Kailua-Kona, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | BAMF Power LLC | 76 | 5.0★ (5) | Hawaiian Paradise Park, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | KURE ENERGY | 75 | 5.0★ (15) | Hawaiian Paradise Park, 37 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Emergency Plumbing & Solar Big Island | 75 | 3.5★ (22) | Hilo, 37 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Hawaiian Solar & Plumbing, Inc. | 70 | 4.4★ (14) | Kailua-Kona, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Big Island Electric & Solar | 68 | 5.0★ (5) | Hawaiian Paradise Park, 33 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Pacific Solar Pools | 68 | 5.0★ (3) | Hilo, 33 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kailua-Kona, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 142 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (142).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hawaiian Paradise Park, 37 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kailua-Kona, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hawaiian Paradise Park, 32 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hawaiian Paradise Park, 37 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hilo, 37 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kailua-Kona, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hawaiian Paradise Park, 33 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hilo, 33 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waimea, 30 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, 20 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Hawaii with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $29,770 | $33,680 | $36,640 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.08 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 11 Kalaoa solar installers on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Kalaoa data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |